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Cleveland appoints new police chief

News Staff
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
In a 3 to 1 vote, the Cleveland City Council approved the appointment of Jeffrey Shoemaker, of White County, as the new Cleveland Police Chief during its meeting on Monday, Jan. 25. Shoemaker is currently employed with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
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Pets of the Week: Jan. 25

News Staff
Monday, January 25, 2021
Pets of the week for the week of Jan. 25, from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Whitney is a female pit/mix and is approximately 4 years old. A dog does not get any sweeter than Whitney, and she has done great with all other dogs.
In 2020, the Fasching participants didn’t let the several inches of snow stop them as they made their way through town during the sidewalk parade. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

In 2020, the Fasching participants didn’t let the several inches of snow stop them as they made their way through town during the sidewalk parade. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fasching fun coming to Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 21, 2021
It’s almost Mardi Gras, which means it’ll soon be Fasching time in Helen. Kicking off the celebration will be the 5th Annual Helen Hüttengaudi Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt on Jan. 29-30 hosted by the Faschingsverein Helen group.
Nix Hardware owners Bradley Greene, left, and Charlie Thomas, have announced their plans to retire this year. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

Nix Hardware owners Bradley Greene, left, and Charlie Thomas, have announced their plans to retire this year. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

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Rocking into retirement

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 21, 2021
For many years, Bradley Greene and Charlie Thomas have been a familiar presence to people stopping by Nix Furniture & Hardware looking to buy tools, chairs – or catch up on county happenings. But that will be changing.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.

Wait continues for additional vaccine

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 21, 2021
by Wayne Hardy, White County News, and Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.
More than one out of three Helen short-term rental operations reviewed in a city audit have not been paying hotel/motel tax.

More than one out of three Helen short-term rental operations reviewed in a city audit have not been paying hotel/motel tax.

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Helen eyes unpaid tax from rentals

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 21, 2021
More than one out of three Helen short-term rental operations reviewed in a city audit have not been paying hotel/motel tax. During the Jan.
There were no injuries reported in a residential fire on Thursday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy White County Public Safety)

There were no injuries reported in a residential fire on Thursday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy White County Public Safety)

Authorities respond to residential fire on Thursday

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
There were no injuries reported in a residential fire on Thursday, Jan. 14. According to a statement on the incident from White Count Public Safety, at 12:12 p.m.
County sales tax collections remained high in November, according to a recent financial status report presented to White County Board of Commissioners.

County sales tax collections remained high in November, according to a recent financial status report presented to White County Board of Commissioners.

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County sales tax collections continue strong showing

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 14, 2021
County sales tax collections remained high in November, according to a recent financial status report presented to White County Board of Commissioners.
Cleveland elections will return in 2021, with a pair of city council seats up for reelection.

Cleveland elections will return in 2021, with a pair of city council seats up for reelection.

City council election scheduled

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Cleveland elections will return in 2021, with a pair of city council seats up for reelection. Council members at their Jan. 11 meeting approved a resolution setting the election for the Ward 3 and Ward 4 seats for Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.